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Science & Technology · 5 Intermediate · September 21, 2026

US and China Plan to Work Together on AI Safety

US and China Plan to Work Together on AI Safety
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Vocabulary

artificial intelligence /ˌɑr.təˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/ noun
computer technology that can learn and make decisions like a human brain
Artificial intelligence helps doctors find diseases faster.
summit /ˈsʌm.ɪt/ noun
a meeting between important leaders or officials
The summit between the two presidents will last two days.
official /əˈfɪʃ.əl/ noun
a person who works for a government with power to make decisions
Government officials met to plan the new law.
safety /ˈseɪf.ti/ noun
the state of being protected from danger or harm
We must think about safety when we build new technology.
standard /ˈstæn.dərd/ noun
a rule or level that people should follow or reach
Each company must follow safety standards when they make products.
protect /prəˈtekt/ verb
to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger
Teachers work to protect students in the classroom.

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Government leaders from the United States and China met in New York on Sunday. They talked about artificial intelligence and how to keep it safe. These talks happened before an important meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi.

Why This Meeting Matters

Artificial intelligence is becoming very powerful. Both countries worry that AI could cause problems if people do not use it carefully. The US and China want to work together to make sure AI stays safe for everyone.

What They Discussed

The officials talked about AI safety rules. They want both countries to follow similar standards. When countries agree on safety rules, it helps protect people and businesses from AI dangers.

The Big Summit

The Sunday meeting was just the beginning. President Trump and President Xi will meet later this week to discuss bigger topics. The AI safety plan is one important part of their conversation.

Looking Ahead

Both the US and China are leaders in AI technology. When these two countries work together, other countries usually follow their ideas. This meeting shows that both governments care about AI safety for their people.

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